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Turland Family History

Turland Surname Meaning

From Thurland in Tunstall (Lancs) or Thursland in Cockerham (Lancs) which is recorded as Thurlond in 136. The place-names derive from the Anglo-Scandinavian personal name Þōr Þūr.

These names indicate a historical connection to the land and its inhabitants.

Old English or Old Scandinavian influences in the naming suggest a rich cultural heritage.

The term land signifies a sense of ownership and belonging to a particular area.

Such place-names provide insight into the linguistic and social history of the region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Turland family from?

You can see how Turland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Turland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Turland families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Turland's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Turland families in 1891.
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What did your Turland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turland. 17% of Turland men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Turland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turland were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Master Butcher
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Horseman On Farm
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Turland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 552 immigration records available for the last name Turland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Turland. For the veterans among your Turland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Turland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Turland in 1965 was 76, and 63 in 2001.

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